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How would you treat recurrent parotid gland carcinoma with unresectable, metastatic disease?

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Medical Oncology · UC San Diego School of Medicine

It depends on the histology. Salivary ductal carcinomas are often HER2 positive, and I have had some success treating with HER2 targeted regimens. Secretory carcinomas often have NTRK fusions, and should be enrolled on clinical trials with NTRK inhibitors if possible (Drilon A et al, NEJM, 2018). Fo...

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